Riding helps to improve co-ordination, balance, muscle development and fitness.These assist greatly in the development of communicating skills, confidence, trust and self esteem. This in turn often encourages the disabled to try to achieve success in many other areas. Riding is FUN.

Benefits for disabled children

Stimulates mental co-ordination

Increases the rider's mobility and suppleness of body

Teaches an awareness of the needs of animals and their relationships with people

Strengthens muscles and improves posture

Improves fitness and self confidence of the rider

Provides a range of sensory experiences

Encourages the rider to look forward to their riding lessons and their time spent in a different environment

Benefits for children with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties